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NOAA Predicts Active 2025 Hurricane Season: Eversource Urges Customers to Prepare

As the ocean waters churn along the East Coast and another hurricane season begins, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal activity for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Between June 1 and November 30, NOAA is forecasting a 60% chance of...

Extreme heat, first potential heat wave of 2025 in the forecast; Eversource is ready to respond if needed

With the first heat wave of the year in the forecast—bringing temperatures well into the 90s and high humidity later this weekend and into next week—air conditioners and fans will be working overtime in many homes and businesses. During the summer months, Eversource customers in...

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State Urges Preparedness Ahead of Possible Storm Impact

Today, Governor Chris Sununu provided the following update on Tropical Storm Henri, which is...

Hight temps ahead: Cooling centers located in City Hall and Library

The City of Rochester is offering two Summer Cooling Centers as temperatures are projected...

Police Department seeks nominations for the Patrol Officer Community Service Award

Chief Paul R. Toussaint is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is...

Rochester Police Department hiring full-time officers

The Rochester Police Department is currently hiring certified and non-certified police officers. If not already...

Police arrest Raul Vides, 33, Charged with multiple felonies

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, at approximately 4:50 pm, Police responded to the area...

Walk-in vaccinations available in Dover and Newington, ages 12+

No appointment or registration required. Minors MUST bring a legal guardian. If you are...

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 4/24 (10-2pm)

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible...

Governor drops mask mandate, NH Mayors encourage continued safety protocols

Governor Sununu’s statewide mask mandate expired on Friday, April 16 following a reduction in...

Now Open: FEMA Funeral Assistance Program for victims of COVID-19

"The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission...

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Live the Dream: Win a Harley or $10K at the 2025 Chamber Raffle

Tickets are now on sale for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber...

Public Transit Changes Ahead: COAST Balances Budget, Rider Needs

COAST Announces Changes to Services: Underutilized fixed routes to be discontinued or service hours...

Azarloza Signs Settlement Agreement with Rochester School District

The Rochester School District and Superintendent Annie Azarloza have agreed to part ways, effective...

REMINDER: Municipal Offices CLOSED on 7/4 for Independence Day, Trash Pick-Up Delayed

In observance of Independence Day, Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 4,...